This was so useful for myself who’s also just bought a house! I couldn’t find a simple comparison video of the two and you explained everything so simply. Thank you ☺️
Good video, good choice. I had a floor done with Pergo laminate and was very pleased. I did a small room with Homedepot Life brand vinyl, after about a year it started to get some lumps and bumps. A neighbour also used it and had the same experience.
No problem with water? I read the reviews and it said not waterproof and that the click 'n lock system is hard to install because chips and boards move constantly.
I had most of my house done with the Pergo outlast+ Java Scraped Oak and loved it. Some I did myself but the stairs and upstairs were done by professionals.
I'm getting ready to order the luxury vinyl plank for 2 bathrooms. I probably would order the other if I were doing the entire house. Thanks for the video
Looking forward to the one year review - I have existing laminate in my home (no idea what brand) and it's awful. any liquid spills bubble the finish up if left for a few minutes. Also, I had some moisture incursion (that I still haven't fully figured out) but the laminate got almost mushy over time and now is a hideous mess where chair legs just dent and 'crumble' it. If there's a truly waterproof version, I"m still game, but otherwise I'm so leery of it due to poor results of the laminate I have. I've heard good things about i4F droplock vinyl plank, but i can't find a local dealer so now I'm open to other options.
I installed Pergo Timbercraft Laminate (Lowe's Name. . . I believe same Pergo product in Home Depot is called Outlast) on our main floor around 900 sq. ft about 4 years ago. It's water resistant. I put a scrap piece in a bucket of water for about 2 weeks. Pulled it out and let it dry and was still fine. The floor is holding up well with a large family and large dog. Some nicks from dropped knives in the kitchen but can be colored in with marker and you won't even see them. I installed Lifeproof (Home Depot) Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) down in our basement around 700 Sq Ft about 2 years ago. It's waterproof and more flexible. Definitely harder to install as the click lock system seems unforgiving especially if you have to redo any areas. It also feels softer than the Laminate. It still looks nice. Nothing wrong with the LVP but I like the Laminate more. Just feels more solid. I feel like the LVP might scratch more easily than the Laminate. I'm happy with both but I think I like the Laminate more.
My husband installed pergo laminate in the kitchen and breakfast room twenty years ago. It still looks great. It is Charleston oak but not orangey in color. I’ve had flooring installers in to give me an estimate to do the rest of the house. They can’t believe how good the laminate still looks. They all want to do LVP because it’s easier to work with
We are buying a new house after 20 years in our current one. I installed porcelain ceramic in our current one and love it, but the new one has Luxury Vynil and I was concerned, but your review put me at ease. I didn't know what it was.
I can't thank you enough for this video. I am looking for VLP and laminate floors all around town for the last 2 weeks. I can make a better decision now 😌
We get ripped off for almost anything nowadays. Every time I visit family in the US, I get depressed when I start adding up how much we overpay on so many items, not to mention 7% sales tax vs 13-15% (Quebec).
How much was the total for installation and materials and square footage? Im trying to install a 877 sq feet home myself. I'm just trying to gauge the cost of what others paid so i can better prepare myself...
Can someone tell me how laminate is for sound? Especially in bedrooms? Currently have carpet that has to go and I’m undecided about laminate or vinyl. My daughter has allergies so she can’t have a rug in her room.
Saw Marigold in Home Depot, hopefully will get Mohawk Revwood we need 1300 sq foot but my daughter knows how to install, she is a contractor.-Great comparison, also LVP unless you buy top of line it will scratch more and dent if heavy furniture is setting on it
Wondering if by now you are still happy with the choice with how it affects your dog? Is it easy for your dog to walk on it or is it slippery? I'm thinking of new flooring and I want it to be easy for my cat to walk on it without slipping.
Thank you for the thoughtful question! I would say that it only affects my dog when he is really excited and running to the front door, he does slip some but not to the point where he can't recover if that makes sense. As far as durability it has been great and is very resistant to scratch marks. Overall, I am very happy with it and I have put down an area rug that covers a lot of the living room which helps as well.
I did the same but still not sure about using lVP throughout including kitchen - does anyone else think kitchen should still have tile vs that one uniform floor look?
do you have an esitmate of costs for about 1200 sq ft? we want to do our condo which is 1875 sq feet. Only need it on the first floor. guessing thats about 1200 sq. ft thanks!!
Thanks so much. The flooring is holding up really well, and definitely not tell someone to avoid. I have an article with the same flooring but different color that I wrote a review about it that you may find helpful here: angelamariemade.com/pergo-outlast-review/
Do you mind sharing the cost of installation since you mentioned you had it installed professionally? Also, why didn't you use LVP in the bathroom and decided to go with tile?
I do still recommend it, I have had it for over a year now and it has taken a beating from the kids and dog, and it still looks brand new. It has also been easy to clean off.
I installed Pergo Timbercraft Laminate (Lowe's Name. . . I believe same Pergo product in Home Depot is called Outlast) on our main floor around 900 sq. ft about 4 years ago. It's water resistant. I put a scrap piece in a bucket of water for about 2 weeks. Pulled it out and let it dry and was still fine. The floor is holding up well with a large family and large dog. Some nicks from dropped knives in the kitchen but can be colored in with marker and you won't even see them. I installed Lifeproof (Home Depot) Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) down in our basement around 700 Sq Ft about 2 years ago. It's 100% waterproof and more flexible. Definitely harder to install as the click lock system seems brittle and unforgiving especially if you have to redo any areas. It also feels softer than the Laminate. It still looks nice. Nothing wrong with the LVP but I like the Laminate more. Just feels more solid. I feel like the LVP might scratch more easily than the Laminate. I'm happy with both but I think I like the Laminate more.
In general, the installation labor cost should be comparable for free floating applications of common flooring including the Pergo laminate. Different manufacturers may use a different process and some may take slightly longer to install, however. In other words if there was significant labor costs added to the installation process of a specific product it would make it much less attractive even for higher end products.
@ Anna I’m about to do the same. Do you find the LVP is softer to walk on than the Laminate? And is it less cold than the Laminate? I’m considering the Lifeproof LVP 6.5mm 12mil with stone core.
I've had Pergo Timbercraft Laminate from Lowe's on most of our main floor (900 sq st no transitions) for 3 years now and it's held up very well. I put a scrap piece in a bucket of water for a few weeks then pulled it out and it didn't look like the water affected it at all. I'm currently installing about 650 sq ft. of Lifeproof Luxury Vinyl Plank in our basement and although I've only had it down for a few weeks I'm thinking I like the Laminate better. The Pergo Laminate seems much harder and there are virtually no seems when locked together. Plus the Pergo was much easier to put together and to take apart if you need to fix a mistake. The locking system of the LVP was difficult to take apart and it seems softer. You have to hold up the LVP under the light at a certain angle to make sure you don't have any bent/broken corners. I installed a few rows of the LVP and then noticed one corner a few rows back stood out. When looking more closely you could see that the corner was bent and that eventually it would break off. It was somewhat difficult to remove 2 rows of LVP with how it locks. The Pergo Timbercraft would remove very easily and go back very easily.
I just installed Lifeproof LVP throughout my house and already regret it. I really wish I stuck with Laminate. As you stated the locking mechanism is more problematic. Harder to remove and also weaker since the planks are thinner. You also feel any imperfections on your subfloor with LVP and I am concerned that these “flexing spots” will over time cause the seams to buckle and undo. I didn’t get a super cheap flimsy LVP either. It is 6.5mm thick with stone rigid core. Most Laminates start at 10mm with most at 12mm. That difference must make a real world difference.
We installed old Pergo from Ikea some 25 years ago when it was second most expensive flooring choice. Never regretted it. After all those years of daily abuse, including dogs and cats, it still looks like it the day we installed it. There is another attribute that people often overlook: ease of cleaning. We currently rent an apartment with LVP and whatever we do we cannot get it clean. It seems to attract and keep dirt in those little grooves and is very hard to get out. Most Americans don't care or notice as they walk around the house in their street shoes but for us LVP just does not pass white socks test. It always is dirty.
This was so useful for myself who’s also just bought a house! I couldn’t find a simple comparison video of the two and you explained everything so simply. Thank you ☺️
I am so glad you found it helpful! :)
I recently installed about 1500 sq ft of Lowe’s Lv p. It was higher end and about $6 a square. Really nice
Good video, good choice. I had a floor done with Pergo laminate and was very pleased. I did a small room with Homedepot Life brand vinyl, after about a year it started to get some lumps and bumps. A neighbour also used it and had the same experience.
No problem with water? I read the reviews and it said not waterproof and that the click 'n lock system is hard to install because chips and boards move constantly.
I had most of my house done with the Pergo outlast+ Java Scraped Oak and loved it. Some I did myself but the stairs and upstairs were done by professionals.
I'm getting ready to order the luxury vinyl plank for 2 bathrooms. I probably would order the other if I were doing the entire house. Thanks for the video
This video help me so much! Now, I am going to get the pergot outlast+ in my room!
Wonderful!
Thank you so much for making this video! Did you notice any strong odor or off gassing when you had the Pergo Outlast+ installed in your home?
Looking forward to the one year review - I have existing laminate in my home (no idea what brand) and it's awful. any liquid spills bubble the finish up if left for a few minutes. Also, I had some moisture incursion (that I still haven't fully figured out) but the laminate got almost mushy over time and now is a hideous mess where chair legs just dent and 'crumble' it.
If there's a truly waterproof version, I"m still game, but otherwise I'm so leery of it due to poor results of the laminate I have. I've heard good things about i4F droplock vinyl plank, but i can't find a local dealer so now I'm open to other options.
Did u use waterproof laminates? Because they claim it to sustain water for few hours. I m planning to hv them in kitchen. So thts why asking.
I installed Pergo Timbercraft Laminate (Lowe's Name. . . I believe same Pergo product in Home Depot is called Outlast) on our main floor around 900 sq. ft about 4 years ago. It's water resistant. I put a scrap piece in a bucket of water for about 2 weeks. Pulled it out and let it dry and was still fine. The floor is holding up well with a large family and large dog. Some nicks from dropped knives in the kitchen but can be colored in with marker and you won't even see them.
I installed Lifeproof (Home Depot) Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) down in our basement around 700 Sq Ft about 2 years ago. It's waterproof and more flexible. Definitely harder to install as the click lock system seems unforgiving especially if you have to redo any areas. It also feels softer than the Laminate. It still looks nice.
Nothing wrong with the LVP but I like the Laminate more. Just feels more solid. I feel like the LVP might scratch more easily than the Laminate. I'm happy with both but I think I like the Laminate more.
How is your floor holding up? Thank you so much for the review I haven't even considered until your review ❤️
It is in the scrap yard.
My husband installed pergo laminate in the kitchen and breakfast room twenty years ago. It still looks great. It is Charleston oak but not orangey in color. I’ve had flooring installers in to give me an estimate to do the rest of the house. They can’t believe how good the laminate still looks. They all want to do LVP because it’s easier to work with
That is awesome!
Thanks so much for sharing this.
Great video and precious doggy!
Helpful video. But you didnt mention that the flooring comes in different thicknesses from 6m and up. What difference does the thickness make?
We are buying a new house after 20 years in our current one. I installed porcelain ceramic in our current one and love it, but the new one has Luxury Vynil and I was concerned, but your review put me at ease. I didn't know what it was.
I'm really glad that it was helpful, I was in the same place as you before I used it first as well!
Thanks but I would have chosen vinyl plank flooring❤❤❤The Mary gold oak was a gorgeous color!!!❤❤❤
Hi Angela, I love your video and the route you took, can you share who did your installation please
I can't thank you enough for this video. I am looking for VLP and laminate floors all around town for the last 2 weeks. I can make a better decision now 😌
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
Good advice and video. Less vocal fry.
Jesus that pergo is $5 a sq foot here in Canada. I'm gonna cry
And Trudeau makes you get vaxxed beforehand too😅⚰️
We get ripped off for almost anything nowadays. Every time I visit family in the US, I get depressed when I start adding up how much we overpay on so many items, not to mention 7% sales tax vs 13-15% (Quebec).
How much was the total for installation and materials and square footage? Im trying to install a 877 sq feet home myself. I'm just trying to gauge the cost of what others paid so i can better prepare myself...
Can someone tell me how laminate is for sound? Especially in bedrooms?
Currently have carpet that has to go and I’m undecided about laminate or vinyl. My daughter has allergies so she can’t have a rug in her room.
Hi, great video explanation. What floor would you recommend in bathroom? I am thinking I want to do waterproof luxury vinyl.
Your dog is adorable! Great video! Ty for the info!
Thank you so much!
Saw Marigold in Home Depot, hopefully will get Mohawk Revwood we need 1300 sq foot but my daughter knows how to install, she is a contractor.-Great comparison, also LVP unless you buy top of line it will scratch more and dent if heavy furniture is setting on it
That is awesome!
Thank you. :)
Super helpful ty
So glad it was helpful!!
Wondering if by now you are still happy with the choice with how it affects your dog? Is it easy for your dog to walk on it or is it slippery? I'm thinking of new flooring and I want it to be easy for my cat to walk on it without slipping.
Thank you for the thoughtful question! I would say that it only affects my dog when he is really excited and running to the front door, he does slip some but not to the point where he can't recover if that makes sense. As far as durability it has been great and is very resistant to scratch marks. Overall, I am very happy with it and I have put down an area rug that covers a lot of the living room which helps as well.
I did the same but still not sure about using lVP throughout including kitchen - does anyone else think kitchen should still have tile vs that one uniform floor look?
Thanks for your review
Hope it was helpful!
do you have an esitmate of costs for about 1200 sq ft? we want to do our condo which is 1875 sq feet. Only need it on the first floor. guessing thats about 1200 sq. ft thanks!!
we had laminate floors and had a leak from the fridge. floors buckled and completely ruined 😢
Did you have it fixed?
To be honest, I don't k ow why people do laminate floor outside of bedrooms or low traffic areas
Great video!
Thanks!
Was this glued down ? Thanks
You could’ve went with an engineered flooring if u wanted wood, it’s not sold wood it’s layered wood that cost about the same as laminate
New to channel, love the content, how is the floor holding up? Would u tell someone to avoid it? After having it for awhile
Thanks so much. The flooring is holding up really well, and definitely not tell someone to avoid. I have an article with the same flooring but different color that I wrote a review about it that you may find helpful here: angelamariemade.com/pergo-outlast-review/
is it noisy? like when you walk on it esp with heels.
What floor did you choose for your son’s room?
Do you mind sharing the cost of installation since you mentioned you had it installed professionally? Also, why didn't you use LVP in the bathroom and decided to go with tile?
I don't remember the exact cost of the flooring installation but it was around $5k. I just prefer the look of tile in the bathroom!
Looks good. Why didn't you replace the baseboards?
i think updating the baseboards would have really cleaned up the look the other ones look old and dated
@@dealyahyou can just sand and repaint thr ood bas3board. Getting new baseboards can be very expensive especially when they are sold per linear foot.
Has your pergo waterproof laminate lived up to its name? thinking about switching to pergo laminate. Do you still recommend it?
I do still recommend it, I have had it for over a year now and it has taken a beating from the kids and dog, and it still looks brand new. It has also been easy to clean off.
is this the same pergo waterproof laminate you could get from home depot? yours looks so nice@@AngelaMarieMade
I installed Pergo Timbercraft Laminate (Lowe's Name. . . I believe same Pergo product in Home Depot is called Outlast) on our main floor around 900 sq. ft about 4 years ago. It's water resistant. I put a scrap piece in a bucket of water for about 2 weeks. Pulled it out and let it dry and was still fine. The floor is holding up well with a large family and large dog. Some nicks from dropped knives in the kitchen but can be colored in with marker and you won't even see them.
I installed Lifeproof (Home Depot) Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) down in our basement around 700 Sq Ft about 2 years ago. It's 100% waterproof and more flexible. Definitely harder to install as the click lock system seems brittle and unforgiving especially if you have to redo any areas. It also feels softer than the Laminate. It still looks nice.
Nothing wrong with the LVP but I like the Laminate more. Just feels more solid. I feel like the LVP might scratch more easily than the Laminate. I'm happy with both but I think I like the Laminate more.
Soooo...it's 1 year later. How are they holding up?
Lol😂
Doesn't the Pergo laminate cost more in labor?
In general, the installation labor cost should be comparable for free floating applications of common flooring including the Pergo laminate. Different manufacturers may use a different process and some may take slightly longer to install, however. In other words if there was significant labor costs added to the installation process of a specific product it would make it much less attractive even for higher end products.
I’m not sure any professionals
I know wouldn’t replace the baseboard or atleast undercut it
Your floor Looks great tho enjoy
This came at the perfect time! We just ordered our laminate flooring from Home Depot and this helped confirm to me that I made the right choice!
I'm so happy to hear that! Laminate is a great choice and looks beautiful too!!
We just got luxury laminate, I'm afraid of getting water in it. What's your experience with water on it how long till it damages it?
We went with a waterproof laminate flooring, and so far no issues with water damage!
@@AngelaMarieMade have you had any big water spills 😅?
@ Anna I’m about to do the same. Do you find the LVP is softer to walk on than the Laminate? And is it less cold than the Laminate? I’m considering the Lifeproof LVP 6.5mm 12mil with stone core.
I've had Pergo Timbercraft Laminate from Lowe's on most of our main floor (900 sq st no transitions) for 3 years now and it's held up very well. I put a scrap piece in a bucket of water for a few weeks then pulled it out and it didn't look like the water affected it at all.
I'm currently installing about 650 sq ft. of Lifeproof Luxury Vinyl Plank in our basement and although I've only had it down for a few weeks I'm thinking I like the Laminate better. The Pergo Laminate seems much harder and there are virtually no seems when locked together. Plus the Pergo was much easier to put together and to take apart if you need to fix a mistake. The locking system of the LVP was difficult to take apart and it seems softer. You have to hold up the LVP under the light at a certain angle to make sure you don't have any bent/broken corners. I installed a few rows of the LVP and then noticed one corner a few rows back stood out. When looking more closely you could see that the corner was bent and that eventually it would break off. It was somewhat difficult to remove 2 rows of LVP with how it locks. The Pergo Timbercraft would remove very easily and go back very easily.
I just installed Lifeproof LVP throughout my house and already regret it. I really wish I stuck with Laminate. As you stated the locking mechanism is more problematic. Harder to remove and also weaker since the planks are thinner. You also feel any imperfections on your subfloor with LVP and I am concerned that these “flexing spots” will over time cause the seams to buckle and undo. I didn’t get a super cheap flimsy LVP either. It is 6.5mm thick with stone rigid core. Most Laminates start at 10mm with most at 12mm. That difference must make a real world difference.
At this point this video is a year old. How is your flooring now?
It has held up really well and between my dog kids and all the projects we do it looks brand new!
Laminate is NOT waterproof. LVP is way superior in overall quality. Laminate just looks better
there is nothing luxury about vinyl.
or laminate... But lvp is gross.
I was considering Marigold Oak and wanted to see it actually installed. It looks great! Thx for the great video
We installed old Pergo from Ikea some 25 years ago when it was second most expensive flooring choice. Never regretted it. After all those years of daily abuse, including dogs and cats, it still looks like it the day we installed it. There is another attribute that people often overlook: ease of cleaning. We currently rent an apartment with LVP and whatever we do we cannot get it clean. It seems to attract and keep dirt in those little grooves and is very hard to get out. Most Americans don't care or notice as they walk around the house in their street shoes but for us LVP just does not pass white socks test. It always is dirty.
That is a great point to make, I agree that it holds up great and is easy to clean!!!